I have only gleaned their history from books written by able men on exploration; and I therefore need say little upon that subject, and will content myself with a short reference to explorations of recent date.

I have already referred to Colonel Warburton.

Mr.Gosse's is of more recent date.

I have never been able to read his journal to this day; but I hope to be able to do so now.

Through the kindness of Mr.Phillipson, of Beltana, I was able to see his map of the country he passed over, with which I am very well pleased; and, in spite of what some people have said, I think that Mr.Gosse's exploration will be found of considerable benefit to the colony, and that his action was one for which he deserved very much credit.